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Techno Tex, it’s not that bad and not that often. An occasional raising of the voice or being a smartass.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/April/2025 @ 9:15 am
Drain, Wow! That makes twice in a row that we have agreed on something!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/April/2025 @ 9:13 am
Kev, there are over 7000 islands of tropical paradise here in the PI. The nicest I’ve seen so far is Palawan. Bohol is at the top of my bucket list of places to see in the Philippines.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/April/2025 @ 8:00 am
Cecil, Thousands of comedians are out of work, and you’re trying to be funny?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/April/2025 @ 1:06 pm
A mind is a terrible thing to waste
Aaron, I knew you’d be happy to know where to go to find a girl with something extra.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/April/2025 @ 3:18 pm
Drain, at last, a subject we agree on! My real concern is the corrupt UN ICC involvement. It should have been up to the Filipino people to how him accountable for his crimes. The reaction to his arrest here has been outrage…but not against the man or his crimes. Oh well, that’s why things are the way the are here and as an outsider, there is nothing I can say about it.
I also agree with your assessment that he was no friend to the USA. He was in bed with China, again to the detriment of his own people. Or at least, that’s how I see it. But my opinion is my own and doesn’t mean squat.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/April/2025 @ 12:52 pm
Thanks for the link. I’d seen several updates and considered posting them, now I don’t have to!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/April/2025 @ 12:53 pm
Kevin, I hope the locals are grateful enough to clean the toilets. Perhaps they’ll need training.
No, the “gimme, gimme, gimme” was my false captioning. The kids were exceptionally polite and thankful for the goodness Swan dispensed.
The bull/carabao signage is for the place next to Dempsey’s. Dempsey’s doesn’t have much street frontage–you walk through a door, down a short hallway, and into the bar.
Swan thinks “bagnet” is a form of deep-fried pork but isn’t sure.
Well, Vitaly will definitely suffer during his time at the immigration holding jail prior to deportation proceedings which may take months. From the photos I’ve seen, it is an overcrowded, unsanitary nightmare.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/April/2025 @ 5:18 pm
Charles, it’s been so long now that I honestly can’t remember the specifics of seasons or episodes. I do recall it is worth the watch. Enjoy!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/April/2025 @ 8:42 am
Kevin, no joke. That was a classic fuck up and indicative of the sorry state of my addled brain. I was thinking “ado,” and my fingers typed “adieu.” And when I did a proofread (yeah, you can’t tell, but I do do that), it still sounded correct. Hmm, maybe I’m on to something. It’s funny how bad my writing can be!
The first guy I went to was a scammer (took the parts money upfront, then never delivered), so I bought the portable keyboard. I don’t like the way it feels, so I set it aside and reach over to tap it whenever I need a z, x, c, or v. That’s a pain in the ass as well. Nothing comes easy for me these days, it seems.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/April/2025 @ 4:14 pm
Ah, yeah. I should have known better. I was remembering that the station names were written in both languages, but I referenced the announcements. My bad!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/April/2025 @ 9:57 am
Brian, these days, nothing comes easy for me, especially learning. My biggest struggle is remembering things, like my name. Those earbuds seem like a cool way to go. I had a conversation once with a Thai bargirl using Google translate, and it was better than the usual surface interactions.
I don’t have any issues with people who move to the USA and never learn to speak English. That’s on them. Just don’t demand any of the accommodations you mention. I don’t expect dual-language signage when traveling, although I appreciate seeing it. In Seoul, they announced the subway stations in both Hangeul and English.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/April/2025 @ 8:39 am
It’s “beer near” but a bear would get me moving faster, too.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/April/2025 @ 8:29 am
Kevin, The fact is I chose the Philippines in part because English is an official language here. So, technically, I’m in the mainstream. That said, I have picked up some vocabulary in Tagalog and learn new words and phrases through Swan occasionally. I’m acclimated to the culture but refuse to participate in certain aspects, such as littering.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/April/2025 @ 8:28 am
Always nice to hear from you, Drain. Hope all is well. I respect your right to believe as you choose. I’m sure nothing I can say would change your mind anyway.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/April/2025 @ 5:41 pm
That was actually the first time in months I bothered baking a batch of brownies for the feeding. I usually just bring a box of Choco-Pies for dessert. These were different that the last batch I made for them…no walnuts, but some candies on top.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/April/2025 @ 8:21 am
I was referring to Young Chun, the author of the book.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/April/2025 @ 8:19 am
Kev, yes it was a surprise to be ghosted but maybe it shouldn’t have been. People do tend to show you the true nature of their character once they decide you are no longer of any value to them.
I tried one of the items from that bakery and it was dry and disappointing. I decided it wasn’t worth the calories and discarded it halfway through.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 31/March/2025 @ 11:36 am
Glad you enjoyed the ass, Mike.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/March/2025 @ 12:41 pm
Kev, it was a long time ago; Scott and the wife went separate ways, and she got the house. Scott has a house in Barretto and a Honey of a girlfriend with whom he shares his life. So, it all worked out.
The poke I was referencing is the one about buying sight unseen. Pig in a poke.
Our hiking effort totally dwarfs that of Snow White. *ahem*
The US house never got broken into during the three years I halfway occupied it, but that’s not to say it wouldn’t have ever happened.
I agree that people in relationships should accept the other as they are. That Pygmalion project principle cuts both ways.
Just me beseeching God for as many more meaningless days as He wants to give me.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/March/2025 @ 12:33 pm
Kev, Martin and Joss only live here part-time (his company is in Manila), so we don’t see them often. Running into them at Treasure Island was just a quirk of fate.
Waking up next to a sexy Filipina qualifies as a happy ending. 🙂
Nice seeing your post on link rot again. It’s kinda sad being reminded of all the blogs I used to enjoy are gone forever now. Me and you have been around longer than just about everyone from the good ol’ days of blogging.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 30/March/2025 @ 12:40 pm
Kev, yeah, we may pack a lunch sometime and just enjoy the ambiance up there. Can’t get enough of that view!
Those sounds are not from tree-clinging cicadas like I’ve known, but noisy insects do abound. I don’t even notice them much these days. I went back and listened to the TV theme song and noticed I’d messed up a bit on the lyrics. But damn, that I even remember that show at all is an accomplishment!
And today, there’s tampo to add to your Filipino vocabulary.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/March/2025 @ 5:00 pm
Kev, I’ll ask her about the glasses next time I see her. Or maybe ask Swan to ask her because Mama doesn’t understand much of what I say.
There is no excuse for my love of beer! That’s why I have to limit myself to a very small window of opportunity for drinking (approximately 5-8 p.m.).
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/March/2025 @ 9:22 am
Brian, I think I asked her that once, and she said she didn’t remember. Well, I do know that she was a bargirl here back in the Navy base days, so that was 35 years or more ago…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/March/2025 @ 9:17 am
Kev, Yeah, there are always dangers on trail, whether with the Hash or not. Now, the Corona Hash is notorious for doing intentionally dangerous stuff on their Hash runs, which is why I’ve elected not to participate with them. We had a Hare like that in Subic, but I shortcut around his bullshit.
That’s a good line from Robin Williams. I’ll have to steal it!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/March/2025 @ 5:17 pm
Brian, I hear ya! Sometimes, I fantasize about living a simple provincial life, but no way I could go to that extreme. My mountain friend Onelia doesn’t even have electricity. I couldn’t live without Wi-Fi…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/March/2025 @ 10:10 am
Love yourself sense of humor, Trevor. Biden may be the most indecent and corrupt person in the history of the presidency. Don’t leave him alone with your kids!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/March/2025 @ 10:40 am
Kev, I don’t have much experience cooking with an open flame (other than hotdogs or marshmallows on a stick), but I can see how that makes sense.
I’m not sure it was a joke. I suspect the village idiot.
No idea what photo someone will choose for my funeral banner (assuming I even have one), but one thing I’m sure about: it won’t matter to me!
Yeah, I think that pool victory was the first against Chu. Not that it matters to either of us. Just a way for me to pass the time and for her to earn a lady drink.
I have no idea what’s causing the intestinal distress, but as you say, it’s unlikely something I ate or drank as I’ve built up immunity over the years. I’m feeling somewhat better now, so hopefully, this has passed, and I’ll return to solidity.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/March/2025 @ 10:36 am
Brian, thanks for the suggestions. I tend to just let it “runs” its course. I don’t eat rice during the best of times, but my appetite has been diminished somewhat. I’m feeling a little better this morning.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/March/2025 @ 10:25 am
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» Posted By John McCrarey On 24/March/2025 @ 10:23 am